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Up-and-coming areas can be a scary concept for some business owners. One day you’re paying low rent in a semi-popular part of town, then a few years pass and the area is booming, people and other businesses are flocking over and rent is skyrocketing. However, you don’t have to pay a fortune in rent or...
As you make your holiday party plans this year, consider how you or your company can help Holiday Heroes bring joy to children in long-term hospital care through sponsored holiday parties. This nonprofit partners with hospitals, businesses, celebrities and others to give children who are hospitalized due to a critical or chronic illness, a well-needed...
Our CEO, Bill Himmelstein, talks about his daily routines and how to become a pro at networking with Juna Sales Network.
Newly built-out spec suite available for sublease 30 N LaSalle, Suite 2630 3,915 SF Asking $34/SF Lease expiration 12/30/23 Available 30 days from sublease execution
Where do you see yourself in five years? No matter how old we get, this question never becomes less annoying. Whether we’re interviewing for a new job or even thinking back to our post college days right before we landed our first job–no one wants to answer this question. Now, where do you see your...
Increasing employee productivity has been a challenge faced since the early days of the traditional office space. Unfortunately, many companies overlook a simple yet crucial solution: office layout. Improving the overall design of a space can do wonders in improving corporate culture, leading to better productivity.
5 Reasons a Good Commercial Real Estate Broker Adds Tremendous Value Choosing the right office space is one of the most important steps a small business owner can take, which is why it’s crucial to have an expert commercial real estate (CRE) broker with local ties to guide you through the process. Not only will...
Selecting the perfect location for your office is no easy task. It is vital to consider factors that will satisfy clients as well as employees. Keep in mind these important elements when searching for your new office location.
Welcome to the Topic “The Massive Effect of E-commerce on Industrial Real Estate (Warehouse and Distribution centers)” Industrial warehouses and distribution centers have evolved substantially due to the boom in e-commerce and the growing inventory needs of e-commerce powerhouses like Amazon. Traditionally, warehouses and distribution centers were built-in storage chambers for giant store-front retail corporations. ...
Description: Here is an opportunity to lease in the base of the new Homewood Suites Hotel in Skokie on the prominent corner of Oakton & Niles. The space is divisible to possibly 2 – ~5,000sf restaurants and a 2,130 retail use. It’s adjacent to a new residential development site with plans to build 92 loft...
Welcome to the topic “Tenant Advisory 101 – What Your Tenant Representative Should Do For You“ Looking for a commercial space can be quite a tough feat. More often than not, people are unable to figure out where to even begin. There’s so much to think about, including the budget, location, features, amenities and so...
Bill Himmelstein, Founder of TAG, discusses what his commercial real estate clients are looking for and how this has been impacted by current events such as COVID and the election.
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Welcome to the topic “The Real Cost of Empty Chicago Offices: How Downtown Vacancies Affect You in Real Dollars“ While the world has slowly and steadily made it back to normal after the pandemic, the commercial real estate office market has been in a downward spiral for quite some time, as remote work has become...
When you find your new space, there are other expenses to consider besides rent. Here are a few items that you may want to incorporate in your budget.
Every month, Tenant Advisory Group hosts an Executives Bruncheon to provide an opportunity for Chicago business leaders to build new, meaningful connections and discuss topics relevant to running a business. During March’s Executives Bruncheon, attendees were prompted with the question, “What do you to do build stronger relationships?” Here are a few of the lessons shared...
When considering hiring a specialist to help you navigate the real estate goals of your business, it’s important to understand the difference between what you get when you turn to a business consultant versus a real estate broker. The word consultant can easily be misleading and tricky. Consulting is the right motive, but a real...
Welcome to the Topic “Commercial Retail Properties and the Effects of E-commerce” Since its start in 1991, e-commerce has grown exponentially. Currently, online sales account for nearly 14% of total retail sales in the United States, which Deloitte estimates will more than double by 2030. Perhaps even more significant is that e-commerce sales now account...
Description: Prime Corner retail space in the heart of River North. This is a great opportunity for a restaurant, bar, coffee shop, etc. with lots of natural light and a ton of foot traffic. It is also less than 2 blocks from the blue, brown, green, pink and orange line trains.
Last week TAG had the privilege of attending the Office Max Roundtable event for business owners. Senior Vice President Steve Sunderland and Executive Vice President Kim Feil facilitated the panel discussion of what it’s like to run a business and how a large corporation such as theirs could connect with us. From there we were...